- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, AL
Athens Renaissance School
Federal NCES profile for Athens Renaissance School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010012002417
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens Renaissance School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Athens Renaissance School has class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Renaissance School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Athens, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+139 students YoY
Athens Renaissance School grew from 646 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+21.5%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+139 students YoY 010012002417 · Athens, AL Other · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 24.2:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens High School (1,278 students)
Athens Renaissance School grew from 646 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+21.5%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Athens Renaissance School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
1,278 students
- Athens Middle
Athens Middle School
935 students
- Athens Interme
Athens Intermediate School
641 students
- This school
Athens Renaissance School
606 students
- Athens Element 474
Athens Elementary School
474 students
- Julian Newman 409
Julian Newman Elementary School
409 students
What this shows Athens Renaissance School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athens Renaissance School compares
Athens Renaissance School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 61% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 97% in Alabama - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,561
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Athens Renaissance School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens City reports $11,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athens Renaissance School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Athens Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Athens Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Athens Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Julian Newman Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens Renaissance School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Athens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Alabama Connections Academy
Standard public school
7,822 students
East Limestone High School
Standard public school
1,216 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Blue Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Clements High School
Standard public school
525 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Athens Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Athens Renaissance School
How many students attend Athens Renaissance School?
Athens Renaissance School has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, AL. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), up 139.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Renaissance School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Renaissance School is 24.2:1, which is 37% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athens Renaissance School?
23.1% of students at Athens Renaissance School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens Renaissance School?
The largest demographic group at Athens Renaissance School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Athens, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens Renaissance School?
Athens Renaissance School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Athens Renaissance School rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Renaissance School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Athens, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Athens City?
Besides Athens Renaissance School, Athens City also operates Athens High School (1,278 students), Athens Middle School (935 students), and Athens Intermediate School (641 students). See the Athens City district page for the complete list.